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2017 NBCU & UCB Theatre NYC Diversity Scholarship AnnouncementÂ

NBCU will offer scholarships for students to take classes at The UCB Theatre Training Center NYC.

A live 'Finalists Showcase' will take place in August at The UCB Theatre for 10 finalists selected by the Artistic Director of the UCB Theatre NY and NBCU. The 2017 Diversity Scholar will be selected by both UCBTNY and NBCU executives based on the performances at the showcase.

The scholarship recipient must be located in or around New York City. The recipient will be responsible for their own transportation costs to and from New York City for classes. The recipient may use the scholarship towards any UCB Training Center class they are eligible for (based on availability).

WHO CAN APPLY?

This scholarship seeks to celebrate voices that are underrepresented in professional comedy jobs. Unfortunately, that tends to be anyone who isn't a straight white male in their 20s. So, we invite all performers, particularly women and people from diverse backgrounds less commonly seen on the comedy stages of NYC, who are currently house performers at an improv theater or have completed a core improv course at a recognized longform improv theatre/school to apply. In other words, this scholarship is not for beginners, but for folks with some comedy experience already under their belt.

--semi-finalists will be notified by August 3rd; semi-finalists will audition for NBCU and UCBT in a private audition Date TBA; finalists to perform at public showcase will be chosen from this private semi-finalist audition

1. VIDEO Create a 3 minutes or less video showing us who you are. It must include the following:Tell us why you think you are a good candidate for the scholarshipTell us the name of a performer that inspires you and why. A short performance of a sketch, stand-up, character monologue or comedic bit you have written. You may use other performers in your video if needed. Be Creative!

If you want your video to be watched and considered, follow these rules!

2. LINK TO HEADSHOT & RESUMEA performance resume or a list of your performance or comedy background. Please specify which core improv program you have completed, and/or the theater where you currently perform.Do NOT send a file to download or a link to a file to download.